My 1200mm x500mm x600mm Tank
Black part in the back is the overflow and return chamber
Back panel of tank, overflow and return chamber outlet and inlet.
Tank, frame and sump.
Sump size - 1000mm x330mm x400mm
Multiplug.
Trust me, 5x two points and 5x three point will not be sufficient.
Tank filled with RO water.
The only water you should use.
NO TAP WATER PPL, NO TAP WATER
Mixing salt in bin then add to tank.
Use power head to help mix the salt.
DONT MIX DIRECTLY INTO TANK.
Reeftek TS2 Skimmer.
DO NOT RUN SKIMMER WHILE TANK IS BEING CUCLED.

Untill next time ppl...

DIY never comes out the way you planedBut you can always give it a try

I’ve decided to build a canopy cover which will hide the water level at the top of the tank.

(please ignore the date, was wrong on camera)

Skirting strip. 2400mm x 65mm
I got 4 for only R48
This is what’s left after i finished the canopy cover.
Varnish used to varnish wood after it has been stained with gripseal.
I’ve used pine for all the wood work on the tank.
Testing the fitment of the cover.
GREAT
Stained and varnished.
Caps cut into sides to make light unit clamp onto glass.

And whla.

Until the next reply...

DIY never comes out the way you planedBut you can always give it a try

The side panel size must me 660mm
But didn’t get any 660mm pine shelving.

So i got 610mm and added the leftover skirting boards on the back to make up 660mm
Also made a bottom peace of skirting so my doors will not open up close to the carpet. Otherwise doors will get stuck.
Silicone works wonders.
Only stuck the side panels with silicone to the rank frame.
Didn’t want to drill holes into the frame.
And whala.

CW out

DIY never comes out the way you planedBut you can always give it a try

More equipment
1x 5000L power head
1x spare 300w heater
1x small rubber tubing
Some tools i used to make all the wooden side panels, doors and so on.
Left over wood from doors.
Whala.
I already got solid brase handles as well.
Just need to put them on.

Cw out

DIY never comes out the way you planedBut you can always give it a try

I had a temp problem the other day then a had this idee
400w pc power supply.
Giving the current 6x 12v fans power.
Will add another 2 fans. The bracket can take 8 x 12v fans.
Steal frame, will be powder coated later.
Control box needs to be concealed in a wooden box.
Will be fastened properly later as well.
There we are.
What’s the verdict ppl?
Cw out

DIY never comes out the way you planedBut you can always give it a try